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Brass Egyptian Revival Rail

November 7, 2009

Speaking of Egyptian Revival brass, here’s an inexpensive (at the moment) Egyptian Revival brass rail. I’m trying to imagine what it would originally been used for since it wouldn’t appear that it would work for a drapery rod – the heads would be facing to the floor or ceiling if it were to be [...]

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Victorian Brass/Bronze Hardware

May 10, 2009

If you are a fan of Victorian brass & bronze door hardware, there is a recent post in the Victorian forum that has extensive images of ornate hardware collections from “stever”.
Steve has photos of hardware manufactured by companies such as Norwalk Lock, Co., P & F Corbin, Mallory & Wheeler, Russell & Erwin, Trenton, Branford, [...]

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Speaking Of Antique Brass …

December 19, 2008

Antique Brass is a passion for many, and Zeke had mentioned in a comment that he’d like to see more mention of antique brass items on this site and I just happen to have the occasion to do so. I recently ran across this letter rack/holder in an antique shop and it was the perfect [...]

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Aesthetic Art Brass Plant Stands

December 12, 2008

During the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century, brass, lighting and silverplate manufacturers produced “Art Brass” furnishings as an extension of their existing business for middle-to-upper class families.  They were composed primarily of Brass (copper/zinc) though some were of Bronze (copper/tin) or a combination of brass, copper and German silver, or plated alloys.
One of [...]

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Metal-Clad Furniture Patent – An Alternative To Brass

September 1, 2008

Paul Tucker found what I believe to be the likely explanation behind this metal-clad armchair that was discussed several posts ago. Paul ran into a patent filed by Erastus W. Whitlock.
A drawing included in the patent application depicts a metal-coated bed post whose core is made of wood.  The purpose of the patent was [...]

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Merklen Chair Weekend Puzzler Winner

June 2, 2008

Thanks to all who responded this weekend on the puzzler that I posted on Friday. Above you will find another version of the chair that was pictured and here you will find another version as well. The big differences between the chair I posted on Friday and above are the brass swan finials [...]

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